Football: the busiest markets and the odds threshold
Football has more markets than any other sport and is the sport most often used to clear a betting bonus. That is exactly why it pays to know how ordinary markets relate to minimum odds. A "safe" bet on a heavy favourite can fall below the threshold and not count at all.
Common markets and their odds
| Market | What you back | Against minimum odds (illustrative example, not a Magnumbet term) |
|---|---|---|
| Match result (1X2) | Home, draw or away | Clear favourites often below 1.50 |
| Total goals | Over or under a line | Usually close to common thresholds |
| Both teams to score | Yes or no | Often near the threshold |
| Double chance | Two of three outcomes | Short odds, rarely above it |
| Handicap | Goal start or deficit | Balanced prices |
Accumulators and combined odds
To reach minimum odds many bettors combine selections. Some offers, however, require minimum odds per selection rather than per slip. Three favourites at 1.30 each make 2.197 combined, yet may not count if the rule is per selection. See bet types.
Postponed and abandoned matches
A postponed or abandoned match can void the bet. Void bets do not count towards wagering, and in an accumulator the void leg usually becomes 1.00, lowering the total — sometimes below the threshold.
In-play betting
Prices move quickly during a match. With a bonus active, check that live bets are eligible and that the accepted price respects the threshold when the bet is placed. Cashing out during the match may remove the bet from wagering.
A budget per round of fixtures
A football season has games almost every day. Set an amount per matchday or per week and do not increase it to win back a losing slip.
Corners and cards
Special markets on corners, cards or scorers have varied prices but are excluded from bonuses more often than main markets. Before using them for wagering, look for the list of eligible markets in the terms.